ABOUT THE CITIZENS' ECONOMY & EFFICIENCY COMMISSION

In 1964 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted County Ordinance 3.16 which established the Los Angeles County Citizens' Economy and Efficiency Committee. After nine years, the Board re-designated the Committee as a Commission. The County Ordinance under which the Commission derives its authority provides for the appointment of twenty-one Commissioners; four appointments by each of the five Supervisors with the twenty-first appointment being the preceding year's Foreperson of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. Commissioners are appointed to serve a two-year term, but may serve longer if requested to do so by their appointing Supervisor.

The commissioners, as recognized leaders within the public service, corporate, legal and academic segments of society, bring a uniquely focused perspective to the Commission's review and analysis of local government policy, management and operations. This capability is exemplified throughout the history of the Commission by the background and experience of its members. The backgrounds of the present and past Commission chairs can be reviewed by clicking here.
Capitalizing on their experience in these diverse backgrounds, the commissioners are able to provide local government with a distinctive and valuable advisory resource, while acting as a vital bridge between local government and its citizens.

MISSION...

The Economy and Efficiency Commission has been established
to examine any function of County government at
the request of the Board of Supervisors, on its
own initiative, or as suggested by others. The Commission
conducts reviews of all aspects of local government
policy, management, and operations. Upon the completion
of these reviews, the Commission submits its recommendations
to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
The objective of these recommendations is to improve
the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of local
government.

MISSION...

The Economy and Efficiency Commission has been established
to examine any function of County government at
the request of the Board of Supervisors, on its
own initiative, or as suggested by others. The Commission
conducts reviews of all aspects of local government
policy, management, and operations. Upon the completion
of these reviews, the Commission submits its recommendations
to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
The objective of these recommendations is to improve
the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of local
government .

Throughout its history the Commission has conducted
research and undertaken studies on how to best improve
local government. The Commission has published more than
192 reports, position paper, letters and associated
documents on various issues covering the following
areas: Organizations, Operations, Real Asset Management,
Risk Management, Legislation, Courts, Contracting,
Local Government Policy, County Security and Commission related documents.

HOW WE DO IT...

More than at any other time in history, local government is faced with increasing demands for services, while being continually challenged by changes in available resources. As a result of these pressures, it is more critical than ever that the Economy and Efficiency Commission provides local government with purposeful citizen input to assist in: seeking the most effective means of utilizing its resources; improving local government service delivery; recognizing the imperatives of innovation; seeking techniques for improved accountability; and retaining the respect and trust of its citizens.

HOW WE DO IT...

More than at any other time in history, local government is faced with increasing demands for services, while being continually challenged by changes in available resources. As a result of these pressures, it is more critical than ever that the Economy and Efficiency Commission provides local government with purposeful citizen input to assist in: seeking the most effective means of utilizing its resources; improving local government service delivery; recognizing the imperatives of innovation; seeking techniques for improved accountability; and retaining the respect and trust of its citizens.

Each Commissioner contributes to this effort on a voluntary basis through attendance at Commission meetings held throughout the year during which issues are discussed. Commissioners also serve on one or more issue focused task forces that meet as needed. In total, these individuals volunteer hundreds of hours annually with the objective of improving local government as well as advancing the cause of citizen participation.

To learn more about each Commissioner, please click on a Commissioner's name in the right hand margin.